Columbia University removes three administrators after antisemitic texting scandal

Published July 8, 2024 1:12pm ET



Columbia University has “permanently removed” three senior administrators from their positions after a series of text messages appeared to show them downplaying the concerns of Jewish students on campus in light of pro-Palestinian protests that embroiled the school for weeks.

Susan Chang-Kim, now-former vice dean and chief administrative officer, Cristen Kromm, now-former dean of undergraduate student life, and Matthew Patashnick, now-former associate dean for student and family support, “remain on leave at this time,” according to a schoolwide email reportedly sent by President Minouche Shafik and Provost Angela Olinto on Monday.

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